Good evening, Trojans. This is Principal Matthew Price with the first edition of your weekly announcements for the 25-26 school year. For those of you who are new to Garner, I send these messages out on Monday evenings throughout the school year to help keep everyone aware of what’s going on at school. There is also an email version of each message, and archived Monday Messages can be found on the school website.

 

Freshman orientation will be held on August 14th for parents and incoming freshman students. The main presentation will begin promptly at 9 am in the auditorium.  Please see our GMHS website for details and to register.

 

Open House for all students will be on August 21st from 6:00-7:30. Students and families will be allowed to meet the teachers and walk their schedules during this time. There will also be information about clubs, activities, and PTA/Booster club membership during this time. Open House will take place on a drop-in basis, so feel free to come when you can between the hours of 6:00-7:30.

 

A schedule change form has been posted on the GMHS Website. Please email Ms. Valcheff if you have any questions. Students will be allowed to request schedule changes from August 1st - August 8th prior to the start of school. Please read the directions in the Schedule Change Form for directions on any schedule changes after the August 8th date. There is an option in the schedule change form if you are completely missing a schedule.

 

Off-Campus Lunch Pass and Parking Pass pick up will occur August 11 - 15 from 10 am - 12 pm by the entrance to the student parking lot. Even if you had an off-campus pass last year, you still need to fill out an application and pay using the online school payments.Both are located on the GMHS website.

 

Please see the link below for information about the required immunizations needed before your student begins their Senior year.

Immunization Requirements For Rising Seniors 

 

Ms. Warren will be working on a special project concerning the Infinite Campus Parent Portal during the week of August 4–8. To ensure you receive a follow-up email with confirmation, please complete the Google Form linked at the bottom of this message.

https://forms.gle/NLmVaRWR4912ksKL7 

 

Families can view current transportation details, such as route numbers and stop locations, in their Campus Parent account on Infinite Campus.  Bus routes are no longer posted online.   Parents will receive 2025–26 bus route information on August 15, 2025. If your student is assigned to a bus but does not ride regularly, please submit a decline transportation form.

 

We’re excited to share that Garner has been added to the Universal Free Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year! All students attending Garner will be able to enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast every school day with no benefits application required. Families will still need to complete a free and reduced lunch application for lunch, however. This can be done by visiting http://www.myschoolapps.com/. Each year, schools are re-evaluated for participation in the program based on updated data from the Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, as required by federal guidelines. We know that a healthy breakfast sets the tone for a successful day of learning, focus, and energy. Encourage your student to stop by the cafe each morning to fuel up! If you have any questions, contact Child Nutrition Services at 919-856-2918 or cnscustomerservice@wcpss.net. 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. I trust that everyone is enjoying their last few weeks of summer. GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

We had a great first day of exams today. Thank you to all of the students for showing up today prepared and ready to be successful. Please remember that we will continue exams this week. The exam schedule is on the GMHS website. If you do not have an exam, you do not need to attend school that day. Most of our students will be finished with all exams by the end of this week, but we are scheduling any needed makeup exams Friday and next week. Any makeups for teacher-made exams need to be coordinated with that teacher via email.

 

The Interact Club is looking for leaders next year! If you need service and leadership hours to make your goals come true, or if you just want to help make our community a better place, sign up today! Interact Club will have guest speakers, activities, and service opportunities all year next year. Our motto is "Service before self!" Does this describe you? Come join us as a leader! No GPA requirements, just a desire to do good. Sign up for the election here: https://forms.gle/wLJDSBTGtTcxvZnX7 

 

Sign up for summer 2025 driver education classes now while there are still seats available. All registration and payments are done online. The registration website is https://www.wake.jordandrivered.com/ 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. GO TROJANS!

 

 

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

First, this is a reminder that exams begin next week. All students will need to restart their Chromebooks to ensure the latest updates are loaded. Additionally, students taking EOC tests are reminded that they must bring their Chromebook and charger to their testing site next week. The exam schedule is located on the GMHS website for everyone. Students are reminded that they should not attend school during exams unless they have a scheduled exam. 

 

Senior Awards night invitations have gone out in the mail. The event begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday in the auditorium, and all invited participants (students) must be here by 6:00 pm.

 

Tomorrow night is our Spring sports awards night. All athletes who competed in Spring sports are invited with their families to attend. The event will take place in the gym and will begin at 6:30 pm. Tomorrow is also signing day for all senior athletes who have not already had a ceremony and who have signed up for a time slot. Any questions please contact Coach Harris crharris@wcpss.net

 

If your student is not returning to Garner HS and not attending a Wake County school for the 2025-2026 School year, please email Ms. Warren at nwarren@wcpss.net 

 

Juniors, if you have received the 2^nd dose of the Meningococcal shot please drop off your updated immunization record to Ms. Warren in Student Services. You are required to complete this by October of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Warren. 

 

If you have moved you need to make sure your updated information is on file with Mrs. Burkoski and Ms. Warren. It is important that you are receiving all correspondence from us as we prepare for next school year.

 

Please continue to check your student’s PowerSchool Parent Portal Account for grade and attendance updates.

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

Thursday will be our last 8-period day. We are really getting down to the wire, so please make sure that you begin checking today about missing work that can be turned in on Thursday. 

 

Monday is a holiday. We will return to school next Tuesday for exam review week. Exams will begin the following week (June 2). Please see the GMHS website for the exam schedule.

 

Senior parents: We have heard of several plans for “senior pranks” that may be upcoming these final two weeks. Please be reminded that anything which is distracting or disruptive to the school environment, especially as students prepare for end-of-year and final exams, will be met with likely suspension from school and will jeopardize seniors’ ability to participate in senior events, including graduation. I encourage each of you to finish up school with the appropriate decorum. Seniors, you know better. Make sure you do better.

 

Seniors must return all library books and chrome books to the media center by June 10th in order to receive tickets to graduation.

 

All underclassmen are encouraged to return any library books they have checked out by June 2nd. 

 

All students need to update their chromebooks to ChromeOS 133 or higher.  School devices checked out to teachers need to be updated too.  This needs to be done before testing begins, not on the day of testing. 

 

The Chorus Department's Pops Concert is Wednesday, May 21st. Enjoy our final performance of the year featuring all four choirs and honoring the Singing Seniors of 2025! The concert begins at 7pm, tickets are $5.00. 

 

Yearbook Pick-up will start on May 21 until May 30 at the concession stand during lunches. Yearbooks may be purchased on the day of with cash or check while supplies last. 

 

Parents, if you ordered Graduation signs from our PTSA and have not received them yet, please have your student stop by the front office after school for pick up.

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. I hope everyone had a great weekend, and GO TROJANS!